Environmental Scientist/Ecologist (Mid-Level)
About The Position
We are seeking a Mid-Level Scientist/Ecology to join our team in Atlanta, GA. Your role will involve providing project task schedules, including required ecology documentation and permits, and prioritizing them based on project baseline schedules. You will also provide project status updates in meetings and via a tracking database. This position focuses on the evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment. You will coordinate with design professionals and the overall project team to ensure accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts. Responsibilities include performing and potentially leading field investigations of project sites, such as wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies. You will also perform GPS field mapping, post-processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats. Documenting, examining, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast is a key aspect of this role. Additionally, you will evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species. Preparing documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinating with state and federal agencies are also crucial duties.
Requirements
- B.A./B.S. or M.S. in a field of Science to commensurate with hiring discipline.
- Minimum three years’ experience since Bachelor's degree or two years’ experience with Master's degree; typical incumbent has five years' experience.
- Experience with review and interpretation of construction plans.
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite of software, ArcGIS or ArcPro, and GPS.
- Strong botanical identification skills within the southeast, specifically within the ecoregions comprising Georgia.
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues.
- Strong organizational, task and time management, deductive reasoning, and analytical skills.
- Aptitude for maintaining a professional attitude and attention to detail while working alone and within a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with National Environmental Policy Act documentation and/or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments is preferred, but not required.
- Preference will be given to candidates that have experience working with GDOT.
- Similar environmental consultation experience related to GDOT and/or other linear projects (including projects with federal funding) and regulatory consultation experience with USACE and/or Georgia EPD.
- Completion of training courses required for GDOT pre-qualification in the area of Ecology.
Responsibilities
- Provide project task schedules for assigned projects which includes a list of all required ecology documentation and permits, prioritized by project baseline schedules.
- Provide project status updates at meetings and via tracking database.
- Evaluation of impacts from transportation projects on the natural environment.
- Coordinate with design professionals and overall project team for accurate depiction of natural resources on construction plans and to identify opportunities for avoiding and minimizing potential impacts.
- Perform and potentially lead field investigations of projects sites including wetland and stream delineations with functional assessments according to applicable methodologies.
- Perform GPS field mapping, post processing, and distribution of GPS-mapped resources in multiple formats.
- Document, examine, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data on projects of varying complexity and size within Georgia and the southeast.
- Evaluate, map, and describe on-site habitats while identifying those potentially suitable to support protected species.
- Prepare documentation and technical reports detailing the findings of ecological surveys and coordinate with state and federal agencies.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
